Loss Prevention

Geir joined Skuld in 2018 as the Global Head of the Loss Prevention Department. He holds a BSc in mechanical engineering and has 9 years of seagoing experience in the seismic industry. His shore career began with consultancy work involving safety management and planned maintenance systems for the maritime industry. Later, he joined Höegh Autoliners, where he held various positions from 2007 to 2018, including roles as DPA, CSO, Head of HSSEQ, and Head of Crewing and Training. Geir has also served as a Director on the Board for Crewing Companies in both the Philippines and China. 

Jiahong joined Skuld in 2014 as a Technical Manager. He has a total of 20 years of seagoing experience, including 12 years as a Master Mariner. His experience includes working on oil tankers, bulk carriers, and passenger ships. Jiahong also spent four years with Wallem Shipmanagement as a Marine Superintendent and five years with ID Wallem as a DPA and Manager of the Safety & Insurance Department. 

Anatoliy joined Skuld in 2012 as a Senior Claims Handler. In 2014, he assumed the role of Technical Manager, combining it with claims handling. Anatoliy has eight years of seafaring experience on different types of vessels, including LPG/C, Ro-Ro Container, Ro-Ro Passenger, and Cruise vessels. Before joining Skuld, he worked for almost five years as a P&I Claims Handler for a German fixed premium P&I facility. 

Dick is a Technical Manager and a part of Skuld’s Technical Management Team based in Oslo. He has a master’s degree in Ship Management (MSM) from John B. Lacson Foundation – Maritime University.  Dick joined Skuld in the beginning of 2019, after a career at sea as Chief Engineer. He spent almost 18 years onboard Höegh Autoliners PCTC vessels from Engine Cadet up to Chief Engineer, followed by two years as a Technical Superintendent in Höegh Technical Management. His key competence is RORO cargoes, bunker handling, hull and machinery, damage and repair assessment, class rules, planned maintenance and ship management.

Edward is a member of Skuld’s Casualty and Major claims team, based in London. He was a Member of the Lloyd’s Special Casualty Representative Panel; is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.  He is particularly experienced in dealing matters related to marine casualty; classification, stability, large yachts, as well as ship structural; conversion and newbuild disputes. He was Shipping Technical Director with marine consultants LOC Group, working for them for almost 12 years, based in their London and Hong Kong offices. Prior to LOC, Edward worked for classification society Det Norske Veritas as a Ships in Operation and New Build Surveyor, based in Europe and China. 

Adrian joined Skuld in 2018 as a Technical Manager and holds an MSc in Offshore Asset Management, along with a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Stavanger. With a robust background in the oil and gas industry, he has served as a Project Manager and Technical Superintendent for significant drilling projects. Adrian also brings QAHSE management experience from a subsea equipment manufacturer. 

Morten joined Skuld Copenhagen in 2011, where he currently serves as Assistant Vice President and Claims and Technical Manager. He is a Master Mariner with seagoing experience gained from his time at Maersk and the Danish Royal Navy. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Law from the University of Copenhagen. Morten re-joined Skuld in August 2019 after spending two years as Senior Legal Counsel in Maersk's maritime law and claims department. 

Martin joined in 2018 as a Maritime Trainee and participated in the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association Maritime Trainee program. He later took the role of Technical Manager and has extensive experience in operational risk analytics. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science from the University of South-East Norway and a Master’s degree in Maritime Economics and Logistics, from the Erasmus University Rotterdam. 

Simone has been with Skuld since 2008 and is a qualified German lawyer with an LLM in Maritime Law. She possesses extensive experience in all P&I disciplines, including casualty work and handling FD&D cases. Simone began her journey with Skuld in Hamburg as a claims handler and continued in this role following her transfer to Skuld Nordics and Eastern Europe in 2012, where she also joined the Skuld Emergency Phone Team. Since November 1, 2019, Simone has been a valuable member of the Loss Prevention Team. 

Arnt joined Skuld in 2021 as a Senior Claims Handler. He brings extensive experience from operation of chemical tankers and has 20 years of seagoing experience, including three years as a Master Mariner. Arnt also has 15 years of experience with leading operation departments for chemical operators and was involved in port operations six years ago.

Capt V. Rama Chandran is the Loss Prevention Manager for Skuld’s Singapore office. He is a Master Mariner with 32 years of experience in the maritime industry in various capacities, including sea-going roles, marine consultancy, P&I correspondents, serving as a DPA with shipowners, and working with a maritime authority.